Federal Judicial Service:Judge, U.S. District Court, District of DelawareNominated by Ronald Reagan on October 16, 1985, to a seat vacated by Walter King Stapleton. Confirmed by the Senate on November 1, 1985, and received commission on November 4, 1985. Service terminated on July 22, 1991, due to appointment to another judicial position.

Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third CircuitNominated by George H.W. Bush on May 16, 1991, to a seat vacated by Collins Jacques Seitz. Confirmed by the Senate on June 27, 1991, and received commission on July 2, 1991. Assumed senior status on May 31, 2006.